Bridging courses

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Physics

This course is recommended for students enrolling in any first-year Physics course, who have a limited background in physics.  The course has been designed to provide students with an introduction to those concepts in Physics, that appear to defy common sense, and are consequently most often misunderstood. These concepts include the nature of forces and their role in motion, work and energy. Difficulties with these concepts generally hamper progress in other areas of Physics. 

The topics discussed with include motion, vectors, coordinate systems, Newton’s Laws, gravitation, conservation laws, measurements and uncertainties.  The course will include lectures, tutorials and practical work in our undergraduate physics laboratories with the emphasis on problem-solving and learning by example.

Currently, the following conditions apply to attending classes on campus (may be updated at any time):

• All staff and students must be fully vaccinated to attend UOW unless they have a contraindication certificate.
• Masks must be worn inside at all times.
• Students must check-in using the buildings QR Code.
• Staff and students should not attend UOW if showing signs or symptoms of Covid-19.